10 Trans Activists To Follow On Twitter For Transgender Day Of Visibility

March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility. The day was established in 2010 by a trans advocacy group in Michigan. In the years since, it has become a global celebration of the accomplishments of trans people, and a chance to give the trans population the recognition they more than deserve. While there are many ways to observe the day, one way to start is by following these trans activists on Twitter, if you aren't already.

Trans Day of Visibility celebrates the trans community, focusing on empowerment and education. Where is the celebration taking place? Everywhere! One way you can participate is by showing your support on social media. Take part using #TransResistance across social media. It’s also a good excuse to go on a following spree of people who tweet about trans rights all year long.

Here are 10 trans activists to follow on Twitter in celebration of Transgender Day of Visibility.

1Mara Keisling

Mara Keisling founded the National Center for Transgender Equality, the leading social justice advocacy organization for transgender people in the US. Keisling currently serves as the organization’s executive director and has helped pass transgender-inclusive federal legislation including the revision allowing individuals to change their gender marker on their passport. Follow her @MaraKeisling.

2Sarah McBride

Sarah McBride is currently the National Press Secretary for the Human Rights Campaign. She spoke at the 2016 DNC, becoming the first person who is transgender to do so at a major party convention. She also helped get trans protections passed in Delaware at the age of 22. If you’re looking for a daily dose of life goal inspiration, follow her @SarahEMcBride.

3Raquel Willis

Raquel Willis is a writer and activist, working to elevate and inspire marginalized communities. She’s currently the Communications Associate for Transgender Law Center. Her tweets will make you wonder why all updates on legislation don’t automatically come with a gif from Ru Paul’s Drag Race. Follow her @RaquelWillis_.

6Laverne Cox

You probably know Laverne Cox from her role on Orange is the New Black. Or from pictures of her being plastered all over your vision board. If you aren’t already following her on Twitter, do you even have a Twitter at all? Her thread on male privilege and trans women is required reading. Follow her @LaverneCox.

9Janet Mock

Janet Mock is an activist, best-selling author, and the first trans woman of color to host a talk show on TV (So POPular! on MSNBC). You can always count on her Twitter feed for insightful political commentary. Follow her @JanetMock.